Sample Distance Education Mini-Lesson

(This post is designed to meet the requirements for the Distance Education Mini-Lesson as assigned by GCU TEC 571)

Lesson Format: Hybrid“A hybrid lesson is a combination of modalities and technology with face to face instruction.”
I chose this format as it is closest to my actual teaching environment. The lesson is designed as remediation where direct instruction based on the gradual release model has already taken place.

TITLE: Division ReviewSUMMARY: In this lesson we will revisit the concept of making equal groups (dividing).COMMON CORE STANDARD:3.OA.3 – Use multiplication and division within 100 to solve word problems in situations involving equal groups, arrays, and measurement quantities, e.g. by using drawings and equations with a symbol for the unknown number to represent the problem.ESSENTIAL QUESTION: How could you solve problems breaking quantities into equal groups?ISTE NETS STANDARDS (students):1. Creativity and Innovation
a. Apply existing knowledge to generate new ideas, products, or processes.b. Create original works as a means of personal or group expression.
c. Use models and simulations to explore complex systems and issues.2. Communication and Collaborationa. Interact, collaborate, and publish with peers, experts, or others employing a variety of digital environments and media.
b. Communicate information and ideas effectively to multiple audiences using a variety of media and formats.
3. Research and Information Fluencya. Plan strategies to guide inquiry
d. Process data and report results
4. Critical Thinking, Problem Solving, and Decision Makinga. Identify and define authentic problems and significant questions for investigation.
b. Plan and manage activities to develop a solution or complete a project.
c. Collect and analyze data to identify solutions and/or make informed decisions.
d. Use multiple processes and diverse perspectives to explore alternative solutions.
5. Digital Citizenshipa. Advocate and practice safe, legal, and responsible use information and technology.
b. Exhibit a positive attitude toward using technology that supports collaboration, learning, and productivity.
c. Demonstrate personal responsibility for lifelong learning.
6. Technology Operations and Conceptsa. Understand and use technology systems
d. Transfer current knowledge to learning of new technologies.
LEARNING OBJECTIVE: Students will be able to solve problems breaking quantities into equal groups.
Blooms Taxonomy:
Students will remember how to solve a problem using division strategies.Students will understand how to apply division strategies to solve problems.Students will apply what they have learned about division to real world problems.
Students will evaluate their own division projects as well as those of their peers.
Students will create projects demonstrating their mastery of division strategies.
HARDWARE:Relatively up to date computer (Windows or Mac operating system)
Smartphone or other device to record and upload with.SOFTWARE:Internet browser (e.g. Safari, Explorer, Firefox, Chrome)PREREQUISITE SKILLS:Ability to operate a computer.
Ability to navigate the Internet.
Familiarity with how to post to YouTube privately.
Familiarity with Discovery Education and Board Builder.
Familiarity with Edmodo and BrainPOP Jr.DURATION: 20 minutes in class, as much time as needed at home GROUPING: In class whole group, at home individual

IN CLASS PORTION

ANTICIPATORY SET: Review the BrainPop Jr video “Making Equal Groups” (Since BrainPop Jr. is a paid service, access information has been shared privately with those who require it.)
TEACHING PROCEDURES: Watch and discuss the video pausing at key points with the entire class, being mindful to select students from each ability level (Challenge, Benchmark, Strategic, Intensive) to contribute to the discussion.
CLOSURE: Once the video has been reviewed and discussed, the online portion of the task will be explained including the rubrics that will be used to score them. Students will complete tasks remotely as outlined via a Discovery Education Board Builder. (For sample purposes, a guest log in to Discovery Education has been provided privately.)

ONLINE PORTION (parent/guardian permission and assistance required)

Students will log into their Discovery Education accounts for the Board Builder that has been assigned to them entitled “Division Review.”

Students will then visit the “Making Equal Groups” video page themselves where they will review the video.

Students will complete the following activities related to the “Making Equal Groups” video page.

Activity – Print out the activity page and record yourself solving the problems, explaining your thought process. Post privately to YouTube and share the link in the class group on Edmodo. Students will then review and comment on their peers’ work. (summative assessment)

Division Is All Around You – Students will identify as many division problems in their daily lives as they can and have a parent record them identifying it and solving it using any of the division strategies we have discussed. The video can be privately posted to YouTube and the url shared in Edmodo for class review and comment. (formative assessment).

Students will review and comment on their classmates’ work in Edmodo.

EXTENSION ITEMS

Other ways this lesson can be extended:

Students create a podcast using SoundCloud that takes a division sentence and makes it a story, then post the link to it in Edmodo for the class to listen and comment. Students could also use the same idea and instead of create a podcast, the could create an online book of it using StoryBird, sharing their completed story on Edmodo for peer commentary.

Students could create their own division Board Builder, and upload text, drawings, audio and video…serving as a portfolio of their mathematical and technical understanding.

AREAS OF CONCERN

The main area of concern would be the level of parent support and willingness to aid children this young in completing online tasks. A secondary concern is the technology literacy of the household and the level of necessary preparation students and families may need to accomplish online tasks.